Gira - Obra, Aurangabad

Gira is a village situated in the Obra subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Obra and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Ratanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gira village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gira is 253289. The village covers a total geographical area of 135 hectares and falls under the 824124 pincode. Aurangabad is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Gira village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Obra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Karakat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gira

According to the 2011 Census, Gira village had a total population of 1,808 people, including 940 males and 868 females, living in 331 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.24%, with male literacy at 87.53% and female literacy at 68.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Gira

Gira is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Gira

Gira is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Phesar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 134.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aurangabad to Gira is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gira

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Gira village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Gira

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Gira village are given below:

FAQs about Gira